Spain leads with 20 million combined subscribers to slop channels, while South Korea tops view counts at 8.45 billion, anchored by the "Three Minutes Wisdom" channel, where cute p ...

YouTube has changed over the years. After starting as an online repository for independent video makers, it has evolved into ...

Tech giants such as YouTube have looked to curb the spread of low-quality ‘AI slop’, but they also view AI-generated content ...

A masked man on Instagram promises marriage prospects through lighter skin. Behind the viral reel lies a multi-million-dollar ...

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the ...

The content recommendation algorithm that powers the online short video platform TikTok has once again come under the ...

A study released this week suggests YouTube's podcasting dominance comes with a heavy cost for brand advertisers.

Analysts working with top YouTube channels report Shorts older than 30 days receive fewer views. YouTube hasn't confirmed any algorithm change. Retention analysts say Shorts older than 28-30 days are ...

The Home page feed can be one of the best or worst things about YouTube. It depends on how good Google's algorithms are able to interpret your YouTube activity and offer content that you might like to ...

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